Library Guides: Asian Studies: Humanities Databases

Art

Art & Architecture Complete
Provides full-text coverage of hundreds of periodicals and books, as well as cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for nearly a thousand academic journals, magazines and trade publications and books.
Artstor
A nonprofit resource that provides over 1.6 million digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research.

Bibliography of art and architecture in the Islamic World. Volume 1, Art by Edited by Susan Sinclair
Call Number: Internet Z5956.I8 B53 2012eb
ISBN: 9789047412076
Publication Date: 2012
A wide range of books and articles from collected volumes and journals published in all European languages (except Turkish) between 1906 and 2011.

Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text
The definitive online tool for film and television research, including film & television theory, preservation & restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.
International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text
Contains all of the content available in International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance as well as full text for 100 titles.
Kanopy
Transforming learning through video. Subjects covered include Business/Training, Health, Media/Communications, Sciences, Humanities, Education (K-12). Users can search, browse and see previews of videos.
Kanopy is a mediated resource through which DU faculty, students, and staff may request feature films for purchase, and DU affiliates may view library-licensed films.
RILM Abstracts of Music Literature (1967-Present only)
A comprehensive music bibliography featuring citations, abstracts, and subject indexing.
Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
Provides coverage in breadth and depth for world music, and is essential for music history, music appreciation, world music courses and ethnomusicology.

MLA International Bibliography with Full Text
Offers a detailed bibliography of journal articles, books and dissertations.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online
Provides access to over 5,000 A-Z reference entries, chapters from scholarly and introductory works, Qur'anic materials, primary sources, images, maps, and timelines.
Limited to 1 concurrent user.
Philosopher's Index
Provides indexing and abstracts from books and journals of philosophy and related fields.
Religion Database
An indispensable resource for religious studies programs and for anyone researching religious issues and perspectives.

Cambridge Companions Online
Features lively, accessible introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics and periods. All are collections of specially commissioned essays, shaped and introduced to appeal to student readers.